I'm deeply concerned that our massive open-ended military presence might be contributing to the growing militancy in the region, including in nuclear-armed Pakistan.
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Feingold expresses concern about U.S. military presence affecting regional stability.
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These were not easy conversations, but they were direct and I think they were helpful in making it clear that the United States certainly does not overlook that sort of thing in this context.
If there is any evidence of this M23 rebellion reconstituting itself... it will be met very directly and with force.
We have seen with the M23 it is possible, with a combination of military and diplomatic pressure, to persuade people maybe it is a good idea for them to abandon these people.
This is one where I think more clarity needs to come, and this is why I focused, when we talk about DDR, on the need for more clarity with regard to the reintegration part.





